Search Underway for Missing 7-Year-Old Girl in Zimmerman

Multiple law enforcement agencies are collaborating to locate Brynlee, a 7-year-old girl missing from Zimmerman, Minnesota. She was last seen after school on January 21, 2026. Fellow bus riders confirmed she was on the bus, but she did not arrive home. The Zimmerman/Livonia Fire District is focusing efforts on the area between Zimmerman Home and Garden and the local Casey's gas station, urging residents to check any outbuildings, campers, or ice castles on their property. The Sherburne County Sheriff's Office is asking residents to review home security footage and report anything suspicious to 911. The search is centered around Westwood Elementary, where volunteers are coordinating efforts. The community is encouraged to share any information that could assist in Brynlee's safe return.

A black jacket, blue snow pants, white boots, and a gray hat.

On a school bus in Zimmerman, Minnesota, around 3:55 p.m.

If you are in the Zimmerman, Minnesota, area, especially between Zimmerman Home and Garden and Casey's gas station, please check your property, including outbuildings and any security camera footage. If you see anything suspicious, contact 911 immediately. Your vigilance can help bring Brynlee home safely.

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